Regions

Arkansas’ jobless rate rises in July

The estimated number of unemployed in Arkansas increased to 100,657 during July, up over the 99,274 during June, but well below the 111,368 during July 2011. July marks the 42nd…

NWACC facing budget challenges as school year begins

BENTONVILLE—When fall semester classes begin Monday at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the only numbers most students will probably have on their mind are their grades and tuition. College officials will…

Car-Mart Shares Fall on Dip in 1Q Profit

The Bentonville-based used-car dealer reported net income of $8.11 million, down 1.81 percent from a year ago.

Voices of radio and TV attend opening exhibit on local broadcasting

FORT SMITH — An opening reception for an exhibit titled On the Air — Fifty Years of Broadcasting Exhibit in Fort Smith, 1922-1972 was more than just an exhibit at the…

Mercy Northwest Arkansas connects old and new providers

ROGERS — Northwest Arkansas’ first Mercy Clinic Mingle took place at Pinnacle Country Club Thursday night (Aug. 16) as a way for guests to meet the newest Mercy providers and re-connect…

America’s Car-Mart off to the races

BENTONVILLE — Shares of America’s Car-Mart Inc. ran all cylinders ahead of Thursday’s earnings report released after the market close. The stock set a new 52-week high to close up…

Chaffee Crossing receives national development award

Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) Executive Director Ivy Owen revealed at a Thursday (Aug. 16) press conference that Chaffee Crossing is the winner of the 2012 Base Redevelopment Project of…

Romney to attend high-dollar fundraisers in Arkansas

GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in Little Rock on Wednesday, Aug. 22 for a high-dollar private dinner and reception. According to an invitation sent to prospective contributors and…

Big Screen Peter: The Bourne Legacy

Like much of its action-packed ilk, The Bourne Legacy strains credulity at times. For a movie franchise based on engineered spies, this might be a bit obvious. However, much of…

Brown-Hiller-Clark Buys Fort Smith Insurance Agency

Acquisition will add about 10 percent to BHC’s annual premium.

Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Russian Passion Featuring Jonathan Story – Pianist

Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Gershwin and Friends

Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Christmas with the APO

Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Classic Masters

Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra’s Music, Wine and Laughter at Rolando’s Latino Cantina

Benton County Fair opens with smiles, awards

BENTONVILLE— “I got a ribbon and a medal,” Timothy Haak, beamed Wednesday (Aug. 15) as he spoke about his first time showing goats at the Benton County Fair. The 6-year-old…

NWACC tax appeal denied by IRS (Updated)

NorthWest Arkansas Community College was hoping to avoid more penalties for the late filing of quarterly tax payments but their recent appeal was denied by the Internal Revenue Service, according…

Building permits rise to four-year high as housing improves

American builders took out more residential construction permits in July than at any time in the past four years, a sign the market will continue to improve. Applications, a proxy…

World Series @ Field of Dreams

World Series Baseball Tourney Aug 17-25 at Field of Dreams in Van Buren, AR.

Jazz Noon Show at UAFS

It’s that time again! The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Jazz Catz and Jazz Band are joining forces to perform a “brown-bag lunch” concert for jazz lovers throughout the…